I find it hard to believe that the Ticats would give up on Porter now. I thought he played decently last year, especially when he relieved Glenn temporarily in the playoffs. I think if any trade discussions took place between Hamilton and Winnipeg for Jyles, it was because Obie wanted to try to move Cobb without having to cut him for nothing.
That said, I think Tarfalis might be traded as part of a package, because I think the Ticats were probably paying him too much for a 3rd stringer, and he probably wants a chance to challenge for #1 somewhere else, where he has a better shot.
Would look good behind Kevin Glenn and 28 yrs. old too.
"All this speculation would surprise some, given that the 28-year-old veteran led the Bombers in passing last year by completing 61.6 per cent of his attempts for 2,804 yards with 19 touchdowns against seven interceptions. His 100.9 QB-efficiency rating was third best in the CFL, behind only Anthony Calvillo and Henry Burris."
If we follow, OB's mantra "better is better", wouldn't we see a marked improvement in the QB role with Jyles present? ie someone who would be at the very least a solid No.2 and perhaps someone who could really push Kevin Glenn.
If TC management sees it that way then all they would have to do is come up with a package to send back to the BB's; one that they would take and one that we would be willing to part with. Its a big "if" but it is what the GM gets paid to do and it is something that OB is more than capable of pulling off
OK, but if I’m Jyles, I’m thinkin’ I could start for possibly 3 teams in this league (WPG, TOR, BC) so why sign to be a #2 for MUCH less money with anyone?!
Paul Stanley - those could very well be Jyles' thoughts however he wouldn't have a say since this would be a trade. I'm just following the rumour which only mentions Hamilton and Edmonton as possible suitors to the trade.
Jyles is under contract to the Bummers and if traded to anyone he would have to go and honour his contract.
Jyles does not get a say in the matter
Jyles contract is 100k/yr. not sure of term or bonus
Signed with bummers as a free agent this time last year.
Yep. One QB behind Glenn is very inexperienced and another seems to get worse as he gains more experience, and the other is Boltus.
When I saw Glenn get injured in the EDSF game, I knew we were in some serious trouble. I wouldn’t have been as worried if we have a backup as good as Jyles.